Schools Programme Manager (WLZ)

Responsible to: Head of Educational Development

Responsible for: Line Management of Peripatetic and Senior Literacy Tutors in West London Zone (WLZ)

Liaises with: The WLZ Link WorkersSchool Senior Leadership TeamsFundraising Team

Job Objective: To have operational responsibility for the running and quality assurance of The Children's Literacy Charity’s school-based Literacy Labs in WLZ. The role works in close partnership with the WLZ Link Workers and the school staff and with the Head of Educational Development to contribute to the continuous improvement of the charity’s school-based educational provision.

Based at: West London Zone Partner schools with some office based and remote working

Main Duties:

Operational oversight of Literacy Labs

Establish, develop and maintain a good relationship with school personnel including attending pupil progress meetings and being the visible first point-of-contact between WLZ partner schools and the charity.

Act as an advocate for the charity maintaining a high profile within schools. Provide targeted support to specific Literacy Labs where required, in consultation

with the Head of Educational Development To arrange and lead annual review meetings with WLZ partner schools with the

support of HED Resourcing of Labs – ensuring there are sufficient staff and adequate teaching

resources. Covering teaching when needed across WLZ schools sometimes at short notice. To oversee the operational aspects of setting up new WLZ Literacy Labs.

Staff & Line management Line management of Peripatetic and Senior Literacy Tutors in school based Literacy

Labs in WLZ To oversee the recruitment and induction of Peripatetic, Senior Literacy Intervention

Tutors and Literacy Intervention Tutors (supported by the HR Coordinator) Through structured observation and feedback, delivering training, giving advice and

modelling good practice the post holder will support literacy Lab Tutorsa) with the content, structure and delivery of the literacy programme and

assessment b) with strategies to deliver effective sessions for pupils with a range of literacy

learning needs c) by contributing to continuing professional development through Education and

Team Meetings as requiredd) by ensuring consistency and best practice across Literacy Labs

Educational Standards, Impact and Reporting To continually monitor and evaluate the standard of delivery and the impact on

pupils’ progress. Supported by the HED to regularly review the charity’s model of delivery to ensure

maximum impact and best value for money. To complement the work of the HED in actively seeking out ways to further

strengthen the charity’s profile with new partners. Ensure that assessments from schools are entered onto the data spread sheet and

are completed by arranged deadlines

Team Development To build a high performing team of tutors, including induction, training and continuing

professional development. To model good management practice for teaching staff, advising on Literacy Lab

management issues as necessary. To support the HED to coordinate and develop the content of SPM team meetings. To ensure the communication of and adherence to the charity’s mission, values and

policies in our Literacy Labs.

Health & Safety To comply with relevant health and safety, equal opportunities, data protection,

safeguarding and other procedures in the performance of the duties above. Ensure that there is due care of pupils in the Literacy Labs and whilst in the care of

Lab staff Carry out regular checks to maintain safety and security at all times as per the

relevant quality standards

Other

To support the creation of case studies and promotional literature with a view to promoting to new schools and supporting the Fundraising team

Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Educational Development

Person SpecificationSchools Programme Manager WLZ

We operate in a culture of flexibility, adaptability, initiative taking and team working and would expect to see these qualities in our Schools Programme Managers.

This is a role which is developmental in nature. It requires someone who can manage and deliver a project successfully whilst, at the same time, being ambitious to grow its reach, efficiency and effectiveness.

EDUCATION Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification

Qualified Teacher Status would be an advantage

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Desirable

EXPERIENCE&KNOWLEDGE

Experience of working in a primary school setting

Experience of delivering training

Experience of promoting products and services to schools

A broad understanding of the education environment, in particular with regard to literacy acquisition in primary schools.

Experience of teaching and/or tutoring primary school children with literacy difficulties

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Desirable

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SKILLS & QUALITIES

Proactive, self-starter who enjoys working under their own initiative.

A positive, can do, and motivating leadership style

Highly developed presentation skills

Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage a varied and significant workload

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills:

Essential

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able to relate and communicate with confidence and professionalism to a wide range of stakeholders

Administratively self-sufficient and competent in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Reliable and committed

Commitment to the aims and ethos of The Children’s Literacy Charity

Essential

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ReferencesTwo references and a Disclosure and Baring Service Enhanced Disclosure will be taken up following a successful interview.

Equal OpportunitiesThe Children's Literacy Charity recruits staff on the basis of their skills, experience and ability without regard to race, nationality, gender, age, sexuality, disability or religion.

Further information about The Children's Literacy Charity and a copy of our recent Annual Accounts can be found at www.thechildrensliteracycharity.org.uk

Outline Terms and Conditions

Hours: 4 days a week

Normal Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Salary: Full-time equivalent: £26,520K

Holidays: In line with school holidays (approx 12/13 weeks)

Terms: Pension: If you are an eligible worker you will be auto enrolled into the NEST pension scheme. Details of this scheme will be sent upon commencement of employment.